POSITION DESCRIPTION Academic Positions (In addition to the Position Classification Standards) Position Title: Research Fellow Level: B Faculty/Division: LHA School/Unit: ANCORS Primary Purpose of the Position: The new position is funded by the Nippon Foundation s Nereus Program. The position will undertake research on fisheries governance in the Western and Central Pacific region in support of Nereus Program research goals. Position Environment: The Australian National Centre for Ocean Resources and Security (ANCORS) is Australia s only multidisciplinary university-based centre dedicated to research, education and training on ocean law, maritime security and natural marine resource management. We also provide authoritative policy development advice and other support services to government agencies in Australia and the wider Asia- Pacific region, as well as to regional and international organizations and ocean-related industry. Major Accountabilities/Responsibilities: Responsibilities 1. Lead research and development of policy frameworks and assessment approaches that contribute to transparency and enable sustainable and equitable outcomes for developing States in transboundary fisheries. 2. Lead research and development of decision-making principles that resolve political obstacles to adopting sustainable fishing practices through addressing equity and transparency concerns. 3. Engage with stakeholders and relevant regional fora, present research findings, and communicate policy options to relevant policy and governance audiences. 4. Develop occasional lectures for professional short courses and postgraduate students 5. Advice within the field of the staff member s research to postgraduate students, research support staff or other more junior researchers within the area of research. 6. Contribution to the preparation, or where appropriate individual preparation, of research proposal submissions to external funding Outcome Original research papers, conference presentations, reports, briefings and communication materials. Original research papers, conference presentations, reports, briefings and communication materials. Regional discussion of alternative approaches to resolving conservation burden political stalemates. Student learning is informed by current research. Student learning is informed by current research. Research staff are supported. External funding is secured to advance research efforts HRD-REC-TEM-012 Position Description Academic Staff Template May 2016 Page 1 of 5
bodies. 7. Observe principles and practices of Equal Employment Opportunity To ensure fair treatment in the workplace 8. Have WH&S responsibilities, accountabilities and authorities as outlined in the http://staff.uow.edu.au/ohs/commitment/responsibilities/ document To ensure a safe working environment for self & others. Reporting Relationships: Position Reports to: The position supervises the following positions: Other Key Contacts: Quentin Hanich n/a Nereus Fellows and PIs / ANCORS Fisheries Governance Program colleagues Key Relationships: Contact/Organisation: Nereus Program Pacific regional institutions Purpose & Frequency of contact Research collaboration - frequent Research collaboration - frequent Key Challenges: 1. Candidates must be able to develop innovative research methodologies that can deliver applied outcomes. 2. Candidates must have strong communication skills and the ability to collaboratively develop management solutions with a diverse range of stakeholders from developed and developing States. 3. Candidates must be capable of working in cross-cultural and political sensitive environments. SELECTION CRITERIA - Knowledge & Skills: Essential: Knowledge of transboundary fisheries governance or similar field of natural resource management. Knowledge of equity/development challenges to sustainable management of transboundary natural resources. High level communication skills in cross-cultural contexts and developing States. Ability to develop innovative research methodologies. Ability to lead and co-author research papers. Project support and logistics skills in multi-disciplinary, multi-national teams. Expertise in workshop facilitation and rapporteuring. Ability to support implementation and develop implementation workplans. HRD-REC-TEM-012 Position Description Academic Staff Template May 2016 Page 2 of 5
SELECTION CRITERIA - Education & Experience: Essential: Post-graduate research degree in rural development, fisheries management, resource economics, fisheries science or fisheries governance. Desirable: Preference will be given to candidates with PhDs or legal equivalents. Preference will be given to candidates with experience studying or working in transboundary fisheries. Preference will be given to candidates with experience studying transparency in natural resource management and/or disproportionate burden/differentiated responsibilities in transboundary resource management/climate change. Personal Attributes: Self-motivated, comfortable working in small island developing States, independent, resilient to set-backs and project challenges, ability to work under pressure and to deadline. Special Job Requirements: Will be required to travel, work outside of standard business hours, and across campuses and research partner facilities. Roles and Responsibilities in Relation to Workplace Health and Safety: The University of Wollongong is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for its workers, students and visitors. All members of the University community have a collective and individual responsibility to work safely and be engaged in activities to help prevent injuries and illness. In addition to the major accountabilities/responsibilities required for your position, you also hold the following roles and responsibilities in relation to Workplace Health and Safety: All Staff Take reasonable care for your health and safety as well as others. Comply with any reasonable instruction by the University. Cooperate with any reasonable policies and procedures of the University including reporting of hazards or incidents via the University reporting process. Certain staff have specific responsibilities for Work Health and Safety (WHS), further information is available in the document Roles And Responsibilities for WHS and WHS Management System. Additional Responsibilities for Staff with supervisory responsibilities Ensure work area, equipment and practices are compliant with applicable legislation, standards, codes of practice and University guidelines. Ensure risk management activities are undertaken to minimise WHS risk including hazard and incident reporting, risk assessment and safe work procedures. Provide the necessary instruction, information, induction, training and supervision to enable work to be carried out safely. Ensure Work Health and Safety (WHS) activities and requirements are implemented for area as outlined in the Roles And Responsibilities for WHS and WHS Management System. HRD-REC-TEM-012 Position Description Academic Staff Template May 2016 Page 3 of 5
Inherent Requirements: This position description outlines the major accountabilities/responsibilities and the selection criteria against which you will be assessed as suitable for the position. As such there will be specific job requirements that we refer to as Inherent Requirements. Inherent Requirements refer to your ability to: Perform the essential duties and functional requirements of the job; Meet the productivity and quality requirements of the position; Work effectively in the team or other type of work organisation concerned; and Do the job without undue risk to your own or others health, safety and welfare at work. If you have any injuries, illness, disorder, impairment, condition or incapacity that may affect your ability to perform the inherent requirements of the position, we encourage you to discuss this with the University to assist in the process of identifying reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform the duties of the position. The University wants to place you in the best situation to use your skills effectively in the position you are applying for. HRD-REC-TEM-012 Position Description Academic Staff Template May 2016 Page 4 of 5
POSITION CLASSIFICATION STANDARD - Research Only Level: B Title: Fellow Description A position classification standard describes the broad categories of responsibility attached to research-only academic staff at different levels. The standards are not exhaustive of all tasks in research-only academic employment, which is by its nature multi-skilled and involves an overlap of duties between levels. The standards provide an adequate basis to differentiate between the various levels of employment and define the broad relationships between classifications. Progression through an academic career will normally be based on research, teaching, administrative functions and contribution to the profession. The balance of functions will vary according to level and position over time. It is only in exceptional circumstances that promotion would be solely on the research only position classification standards. General Standard Specific Duties Skill Base General Standard A Level B research-only academic is expected to carry out independent and/or team research within the field in which he/she is appointed and to carry out activities to develop his/her research expertise relevant to the particular field of research Specific Duties Specific duties required of a Level B research-only academic may include The conduct of research either as a member of a team or independently, and the production of conference and seminar papers and publications from that research. Supervision of research-support staff involved in the staff members research. Guidance in the research effort of junior members of research-only academic staff in his/her research area. Contribution to the preparation, or where appropriate individual preparation, of research proposal submissions to external funding bodies. Involvement in professional activities including, subject to availability of funds, attendance at conferences and seminars in the field of expertise. Administrative functions primarily connected with his/her area of research. Occasional contributions in the teaching program within the field of the staff member s research. Co-supervision, or where appropriate supervision, of major honours or postgraduate research projects within the field of the staff member s area of research. Attendance at meetings associated with research or the work of the organisational unit to which the research is connected and/or at departmental and/pr faculty meetings and/or membership of a limited number of committees. Skill Base A Level B research-only academic will normally have completed a doctoral qualification or have equivalent qualifications or research experience. In addition he/she may be expected to have had post-doctoral research experience which has resulted in publications, conference papers, reports or professional or technical contributions which give evidence of research ability. HRD-REC-TEM-012 Position Description Academic Staff Template May 2016 Page 5 of 5